How far is West Raleigh, NC from Charlotte, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Raleigh and Charlotte is 128.52 miles (206.84 km).
Flight distance from West Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC is 128.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from West Raleigh to Charlotte with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Raleigh, North Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina is: 165.5 miles (266.35 km) by car.
Driving from West Raleigh to Charlotte will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.
#1 West Raleigh
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. It is known for its proximity to Raleigh, its growing population, and its many attractions, such as the North Carolina Museum of Art and the William Peace University.
| Population | 338759 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°47'13"N 78°39'50"W |
| Latitude | 35.7868200 |
| Longitude | -78.6638900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Charlotte is a major center for banking and finance.
| Population | 900350 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°13'38"N 80°50'35"W |
| Latitude | 35.2270900 |
| Longitude | -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charlotte: South Tryon Street (-80.843177,35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Raleigh and Charlotte
The distance between West Raleigh and Charlotte is 266 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Charlotte. The current time is 06:34:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.11 liters (5.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Raleigh and Charlotte.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Raleigh to Charlotte is $18.84 (diesel $24.78).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $18.84 | $21.21 | $23.42 | $24.78 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Raleigh and Charlotte (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
